Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
60-35-5	Acetamide	100	200-473-5

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 40

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause cancer based on animal studies. Potential cancer hazard. May cause liver damage. Hygroscopic. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Liver.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: Causes mild skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. May cause liver damage.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver damage.
Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. May cause cancer according to animal studies. Chronic exposure may cause liver damage.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Dusts may be combustible when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizing agents. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Clean up residual material by washing area with a 2-5% solution of soda ash.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Acetamide	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Acetamide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: mousy like odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: ~2
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 221 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:80 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: 200% in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.16
Molecular Formula:C2H5NO
Molecular Weight:59.07

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers, metals, halogenated materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 60-35-5: AB4025000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-35-5:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 12900 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 7 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 60-35-5:
California: carcinogen; initial date 1/1/90
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Epidemiology: IARC Group 2B: Proven animal carcinogenic substance of pote ntial relevance to humans.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: Terrestrial: Very high leachability due to its solubility. Aquatic: Readily biodegrades. Atmospheric: Exists as an aerosol and is removed by wet deposition. Not expected to bioconcentrate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EXPOSURE DATA."

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 60-35-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 60-35-5: final RQ = 100 pounds (45.4 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 60-35-5: chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Acetamide (CAS# 60-35-5, 100%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 60-35-5 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 60-35-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act: WARNING: This product contains Acetamide, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 60-35-5: no significant risk level = 10 ug/day European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects.

Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 60-35-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 60-35-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 60-35-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A.
CAS# 60-35-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 60-35-5: OEL-FINLAND;Carcinogen OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #6 Date: 3/16/2001
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